“Catalyst prepares you for the future - that is what I like about our school”
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Dominique
Catalyst Maria High School scholar
Catalyst Maria Admissions
Thank you for your interest in attending Catalyst Maria Charter School. Our values-based, college-preparatory school nurtures academic, social, and emotional growth in Chicago students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. We are enthusiastic about your interest and we invite you to contact us at any point with questions or comments.
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*Catalyst is a public charter school open to all Chicago students. We serve all students no matter what their race, ethnicity, ancestry, country of origin, language spoken, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, academic ability or need for special education services. We believe all children can learn and we take an individualized approach to each student’s development.*
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For the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years, Catalyst enrolls k-8 and 10-12 grades through Apply Now. 9th grade is enrolled through the link here.
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Applications are still accepted after the lottery, and scholars will either begin the enrollment process if a seat at the desired grade level is available or will be added to the waiting list for the desired grade.
Catalyst Circle Rock gives siblings preference in the enrollment process- an eligible sibling is defined as a biological sibling, step-sibling, foster sibling or legal sibling currently enrolled at Catalyst Circle Rock. Cousins, nieces, nephews, and unrelated children sharing an address with the applicant are not considered siblings.
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The deadline to be included in the 2023-2024 lottery was March 26, 2023.
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The deadline to be included in the 2024-2025 lottery is March 18, 2024. The Catalyst Circle Rock lottery is scheduled at the time and date below:
Catalyst Maria Kindergarten-8th Grade; 10th-12th grades
6727 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL, 60629
Auditorium Stage – March 19, 2024 at 9 am
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The Catalyst Schools' lottery policy is located here.
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To learn more about Catalyst Maria High School, please sign up to receive information on digital tours, staff introductions, and our dynamic programs using the form linked below:
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Catalyst Maria HS Information Sign-Up
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To learn more about Catalyst Maria, check out the video linked here!
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Point of Contact
Catalyst Maria Charter School
6727 S. California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629
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Naurice Olivera
Director of Recruitment
Phone: 773-993-1774
Fax: 773-993-1771
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